Asteroids Deluxe (rev 3)
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Display
Type: vector Horizontal
Refresh: 61.52 Hz
Processors
MOS Technology 6502 @ 1.512 MHz
Atari C012294 POKEY @ 1.512 MHz
Audio
Discrete Sound
Atari C012294 POKEY @ 1.512 MHz
Channels: 1
Controls
Players: 1
Coin slots: 3
only_buttons, 5 buttons
Components (from manual)
6502 CPU · Main microprocessor
2516 ROM · Program ROM
2114 RAM · Static RAM for program storage
74LS161 Counter · NMI counter circuit
74LS00 Logic · NAND gates
74LS04 Logic · Hex inverter
74LS08 Logic · AND gates
74LS74 Logic · Dual D flip-flop
74LS138 Logic · Address decoder
74LS155 Logic · Dual 2-to-4 decoder
74LS244 Buffer · Octal buffer
74LS373 Latch · Octal latch
74LS163 Counter · 4-bit synchronous counter used in program counter section
74LS244 Buffer · Octal buffer/line driver used in vector generator data buffer
74LS273 Latch · 8-bit D-type flip-flop used in vector generator memory data latches
555 Timer · Timer IC used in vector timer circuit
2114 Memory · 1K x 4 static RAM used in vector generator RAM
74LS00 Logic · Quad 2-input NAND gate
74LS08 Logic · Quad 2-input AND gate
74LS32 Logic · Quad 2-input OR gate
74LS191 Counter · 4-bit up/down counter used in X and Y position counters
74LS153 Multiplexer · Dual 4-line to 1-line data selector/multiplexer
74LS139 Decoder · Dual 2-line to 4-line decoder/demultiplexer
Custom Audio-chip M79 Audio · Generates sound effects
74LS00 Logic · Multiple locations · NAND gates
74LS04 Logic · Multiple locations · Hex inverter
74LS08 Logic · Multiple locations · AND gates
74LS32 Logic · Multiple locations · OR gates
74LS74 Logic · Multiple locations · D flip-flop
74LS138 Logic · Multiple locations · 3-to-8 decoder
74LS161 Logic · Multiple locations · Counter
74LS175 Logic · Multiple locations · Quad D flip-flop
LM324 Audio · Op-amp for audio processing
TDA1010 Audio · Audio amplifier
FND500 Display · LED display driver
TDA2003V Audio Amplifier · Audio output amplifier on Regulator/Audio PCB
2716 ROM · Program ROM
6810 RAM · Static RAM
74161 Counter · NMI counter circuit
74154 Decoder · Address decoding · 4-to-16 line decoder
74367 Buffer · Address buffer
74174 Latch · Data latch
7400 Gate · NAND gates
7408 Gate · AND gates
7474 Flip-flop · D-type flip-flop
74393 Counter · Dual 4-bit counter
7485 Comparator · 4-bit magnitude comparator
74153 Multiplexer · Data selector
7404 Driver · Hex inverter
LM380 Audio · Audio amplifier
74LS00 Logic · Quad NAND gate
74LS08 Logic · Quad AND gate
74LS14 Logic · Hex Schmitt trigger inverter
74LS32 Logic · Quad OR gate
74LS138 Logic · 3-to-8 line decoder
74LS157 Logic · Quad 2-to-1 multiplexer
74LS161 Logic · 4-bit binary counter
74LS244 Logic · Octal buffer
74LS245 Logic · Octal bus transceiver
74LS273 Logic · Octal D flip-flop
LM324 Video · Quad op-amp for video processing
LM741 Video · Op-amp for video circuits
2N3904 Transistor · NPN transistor
2N3906 Transistor · PNP transistor
74161 Counter · 4-bit counter used in various circuits
74175 Latch · Quad D flip-flop
74138 Decoder · 3-to-8 line decoder
556 Timer · Dual timer IC in clock circuit
LM324 Op-amp · Quad operational amplifier
74193 Counter · Binary counter used in program counter
74LS04 Logic · Hex inverters
74LS32 Logic · OR gates
74LS74 Logic · D flip-flops
74LS86 Logic · XOR gates
74LS138 Decoder · 3-to-8 decoder
2114 Memory · 1K x 4 static RAM
2716 ROM · 2K EPROM
74161 Counter · 4-bit counter
6502 CPU · Main processor
2114 RAM · System RAM
Custom Vector Generator · Vector display control
Custom Audio · Sound generation circuit
74LS161 Counter · Coin counter logic
74LS374 Latch · Output latches
74LS244 Buffer · Address/data buffers
6502 CPU · Main processor in MPU circuitry
2114 RAM · Static RAM chips
2732 ROM · Program ROM storage
74LS161 Counter · 4-bit counter
74LS138 Decoder · Address decoder
74LS02 Logic · NOR gates
74LS74 Flip-flop · D-type flip-flop
555 Clock · Timer IC for clock generation
LM324 Op-amp · Quad op-amp for analog circuits
Position Counter Counter · X and Y coordinate counters for vector positioning
Vector Timer Timer · Controls vector drawing timing and duration
Data Buffer Buffer · Buffers data between MPU and vector system
Data Latches Latch · Latches memory data for vector generation
TDA2002 Audio Amplifier · Audio output amplifier on Regulator/Audio PCB
6502 CPU · MPU section · Main microprocessor
2716 ROM · MPU section · Program ROM
6810 RAM · RAM circuit · Static RAM
74193 Counter · NMI counter · 4-bit binary counter
74138 Decoder · Address decoding · 3-to-8 line decoder
74244 Buffer · Address decoding · Octal buffer
74374 Latch · Address decoding · D-type flip-flop
555 Timer · Clock circuit · Timer IC
74121 Watchdog · Power reset · Monostable multivibrator
74LS series Logic · Various TTL logic throughout system
Counter ICs Counter · Position and program counters
Data latches Buffer · Data buffering and latching
LM380 Amplifier · Audio amplifier
74LS175 Logic · Quad D flip-flop
74LS193 Logic · 4-bit binary counter
4066 Logic · Quad bilateral switch
LM324 Analog · Quad op-amp
036430-02 ROM · D1 · Read-Only Memory
036431-02 ROM · E/F1 · Read-Only Memory
036432-02 ROM · H1 · Read-Only Memory
036433-03 ROM · J1 · Read-Only Memory
036800-02 ROM · P2 · Read-Only Memory
PCBs (from manual)
Regulator/Audio PCB 034985-03
Audio and voltage regulation circuit board
Audio and voltage regulation circuit board
Game PCB
Main game logic board with microprocessor
Main game logic board with microprocessor
Video Generator PCB
Vector graphics generation
Vector graphics generation
Switch Inputs PCB
Input handling and coin counter
Input handling and coin counter
Asteroids Deluxe Microprocessor 036471-02 A
Main processor board
Main processor board
Regulator/Audio PCB 036485-03
Audio and voltage regulation
Audio and voltage regulation
Main Game PCB
Primary game logic and processing
Primary game logic and processing
Coin Door PCB 036898-01
U.S. coin door interface
U.S. coin door interface
Microprocessor Section 036471-02
Main CPU and memory board
Main CPU and memory board
Vector Generator
Contains vector generation circuitry including RAM, ROM, data buffer and memory data latches
Contains vector generation circuitry including RAM, ROM, data buffer and memory data latches
Regulator/Audio PCB 030485-03
Audio and power regulation board
Audio and power regulation board
U.S. Coin Door PCB 034988-01
Coin door interface board
Coin door interface board
British Coin Door PCB 037050-01
British coin door interface board
British coin door interface board
Microprocessor
Main CPU board with 6502 processor
Main CPU board with 6502 processor
Vector Generator
Vector display generation circuit
Vector display generation circuit
Program Counter
Main program counter circuit
Main program counter circuit
Vector Generator Memory Address Selector
Vector memory addressing
Vector memory addressing
Vector Generator RAM
Vector data RAM storage
Vector data RAM storage
Vector Generator ROM
Vector program ROM storage
Vector program ROM storage
Vector Generator Data Buffer
Vector data buffering
Vector data buffering
Vector Generator Memory Data Latches
Vector memory data latches
Vector memory data latches
State Machine
Vector state control machine
Vector state control machine
Vector Timer
Vector timing control
Vector timing control
X- and Y-Position Counters
Vector position tracking
Vector position tracking
Main Logic Board
Contains CPU, ROM, RAM and main game logic
Contains CPU, ROM, RAM and main game logic
Vector Generator Board
Generates vector display signals
Generates vector display signals
Audio Board
Sound generation and amplification
Sound generation and amplification
Asteroids Deluxe PCB
Main game PCB with CENTER switch assembly and R-toggle switch at location L6
Main game PCB with CENTER switch assembly and R-toggle switch at location L6
Asteroids Deluxe Game PCB
Main game board
Main game board
Regulator/Audio PCB
Power regulation and audio processing
Power regulation and audio processing
Regulator/Audio PCB
Power regulation and audio circuit board
Power regulation and audio circuit board
Regulator/Audio PCB 034485-03
Power regulation and audio amplification board
Power regulation and audio amplification board
Coin Door PCB 034968-01
American-made coin door control board
American-made coin door control board
British Coin Door PCB 037050-01
British-made coin door control board
British-made coin door control board
Microprocessor 036871-01
Main CPU board
Main CPU board
High Score Memory
High score storage circuit
High score storage circuit
Program Counter
CPU control and program sequencing
CPU control and program sequencing
Vector Generator Memory Address Selector
Memory addressing for vector display
Memory addressing for vector display
Vector Generator RAM
Display list memory
Display list memory
Vector Generator ROM
Vector generation program storage
Vector generation program storage
Vector Generator Data Buffer
Data buffering for vector system
Data buffering for vector system
Vector Generator Memory Data Latches
Data latching for memory interface
Data latching for memory interface
State Machine
Game state control logic
Game state control logic
Vector Timer
Timing control for vector generation
Timing control for vector generation
X- and Y-Position Counters
Coordinate tracking for vector display
Coordinate tracking for vector display
Main PCB
Contains player input circuitry and options input circuitry
Contains player input circuitry and options input circuitry
Video Output PCB
Vector display generation and video outputs
Vector display generation and video outputs
Regulator/Audio PCB
Power regulation and audio circuits
Power regulation and audio circuits
Asteroids Deluxe Game PCB
Main game logic board
Main game logic board
Regulator/Audio PCB 034485-03
Contains voltage regulators and audio circuitry
Contains voltage regulators and audio circuitry
Double Coin Acceptor/Mount Assembly 036597-01
Coin mechanism assembly
Coin mechanism assembly
Microprocessor Section 036471-01
Main CPU board
Main CPU board
Microprocessor Section 036471-02
Secondary processor board
Secondary processor board
Program Counter
Program counter and address logic
Program counter and address logic
Vector Generator Memory Address Selector
Memory address selection for vector generation
Memory address selection for vector generation
Vector Generator RAM
RAM storage for vector data
RAM storage for vector data
Vector Generator ROM
ROM storage for vector generation programs
ROM storage for vector generation programs
Vector Generator Data Buffer
Data buffering and latching
Data buffering and latching
State Machine
Vector generation state control
Vector generation state control
Vector Timer
Timing control for vector operations
Timing control for vector operations
X- and Y-Position Counters
Position tracking for vector display
Position tracking for vector display
Monitor
Monitor chassis
Monitor chassis
Regulator/Audio I PCB
Power regulation and audio board
Power regulation and audio board
Asteroids Deluxe Game PCB A036471-03 and -04
Main game PCB with ROM sockets
Main game PCB with ROM sockets
Fuses (from manual)
F1 3A · Slow-blow
F2 1A · Fast-blow
DIP Switch Settings
Data from MAME. On later hardware, game settings are typically in the Test/Service Menu, not DIP switches. Learn more
| Switch | Setting | Options | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| R5:1, R5:2 | Language | R5:1 R5:2ON ON English ✱OFF ON GermanON OFF FrenchOFF OFF Spanish | English |
| R5:3, R5:4 | Lives | R5:3 R5:4ON ON 2-4 ✱OFF ON 3-5ON OFF 4-6OFF OFF 5-7 | 2-4 |
| R5:5 | Minimum Plays | ON 1 ✱OFF 2 | 1 |
| R5:6 | Difficulty | OFF HardON Easy ✱ | Easy |
| R5:7, R5:8 | Bonus Life | R5:7 R5:8ON ON 10000 ✱OFF ON 12000ON OFF 15000OFF OFF None | 10000 |
| L8:1, L8:2 | Coinage | L8:1 L8:2ON ON 2 Coins/1 CreditOFF ON 1 Coin/1 Credit ✱ON OFF 1 Coin/2 CreditsOFF OFF Free Play | 1 Coin/1 Credit |
| L8:3, L8:4 | Right Coin | L8:3 L8:4ON ON X 6OFF ON X 5ON OFF X 4OFF OFF X 1 ✱ | X 1 |
| L8:5 | Center Coin | ON X 2OFF X 1 ✱ | X 1 |
| L8:6, L8:7, L8:8 | Bonus Coins | L8:6 L8:7 L8:8OFF OFF ON 1 Coin Each 5 CoinsON ON OFF 2 Coins Each 4 CoinsOFF ON OFF 1 Coin Each 4 CoinsON OFF OFF 1 Coin Each 2 CoinsOFF OFF OFF None ✱ | None |